One Deck. Poker + Hanafuda. Island Style.
Designed to bring families together, spark old-time aloha, and help you unplug around the table — whether you live in Hawaiʻi or just miss it.
Buy the Sakura Playing Cards
Premium linen cards • Poker & Hanafuda compatible
Why We Made Hanafooda
“It’s a little piece of Hawai‘i to those who miss it” — because sometimes we can’t always live there, we can carry its Aloha with us. Through our card deck, we hope to continue to preserve family traditions of playing Sakura, and make new memories for the next generation.
What’s in the Box?
Dive into Hanafooda’s Hawaii Grinds — Sakura Playing Cards, a 52-card deck that blends Hanafuda tradition with Hawaiʻi’s local flavors.
Inside:
- Premium casino-quality linen cards that handle beautifully for play or display
- Dual-function deck — fully compatible with poker or any game played with a standard deck
- Quick-start Sakura instructions for fast, fun points-based games, perfect for beginners
- Yaku cheat sheet & points reminder cards for stress-free scoring
Perfect for game nights, collectors, or anyone who loves Japanese culture, Hawaiʻi-inspired art, and a deck with a story.
Level Up – Free Game Resources
The Ultimate Hawaii Grinds Sakura Game Guide. Full Game Rules, Dealer’s Table Guide, Points and Yaku scoring, Yaku combinations, Visual References, Suits (Months) Breakdown, Fun Trivia.
What People are Saying
“I love the beginner friendly Sakura game guide.”
“Hanafooda brings people back together — around a table, through laughter, and talking stories…old time aloha style.”
“This is a Dual-Purpose Poker & Hanafuda game deck, all in one!”
“…this deck stands out with its rare combination of heritage, design, and playability.”